Spiti Valley is well-known for its difficult terrain, adventurous hiking experiences, monasteries with great architectural marvels, stunning lakes, wonderful valleys, and enchanting settlements. However, Spiti Valley also has a diverse and delectable cuisine which symbolises the region’s Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition. The local food of Spiti valley is heavily influenced by its geographical location and climatic conditions, since the locals rely only on locally grown spices, vegetables, and grains, as well as on the traditional cooking methods. So many of the meals of the Spiti Valley are found in response to the region’s needs and requirements.
So, if you’re a foodie then explore the flavours of the local food in Spiti Valley with our Spiti Valley tour packages. Here is the Spiti food guide to the top 16 delicacies that are must-have food in Spiti Valley.
1. Sea buckthorn tea: Zesty Orange tea
The sea buckthorn bush grows alongside the Spiti River. The brilliant orange berries are plucked around August and September. This fruit contains vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants. It has been marked as a cure for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Staying in Spiti requires extensive trekking and walking and hence a lot of energy throughout the day so this tea is a must before you start your journey towards exploring the region. This seabuckthorn tea is a pleasant tea with several therapeutic properties. The zesty orange tea of Spiti Valley is a true pleasure.
2. Churam: Tea that is a power meal
A power tea that keeps Spitians energised and warm all day. Churam is a tea that people drink as a morning beverage. It is a black tea that includes Yak cheese, butter, sugar, and barley flour. This tea is a complete meal on its own. Relish this powerhouse tea with your breakfast
3. Mokthuk: Momos in Soup
If you want to gulp a hot bowl of soup and have momos, instead of ordering two dishes, Spiti combines the two into one meal called Mokthuk. Momos, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, are dipped in a soulful soup made up of veggies and traditional spices and served hot.
4. Madra: Authentic Himachali dish
Madra is a part of authentic Himachali cuisine. It is prepared using curd, chickpeas, kidney beans and black-eyed beans tossed in spices and garnished with dry fruits. Madra is often a part of the celebration in Himachal. Do not give this dish a miss and even ask for a recipe for this mouth-watering dish.
